Families Flee Flooded Homes as Aid Gaps Deepen in Chattogram
Families wade to shelters without food or safe water as deadly floods expose critical gaps in relief, communications and infrastructure across southeastern Bangladesh.
International
More Than 10,000 Die Across Europe as Extreme Heatwave Sweeps Continent
A deadly June heatwave claimed over 10,000 lives across Europe, primarily impacting those aged 65 and above, as Copernicus confirms record-shattering regional temperatures.
International
Trump Reimposes Naval Blockade on Iran, Seeks 20% Fee for Hormuz Protection
US President Donald Trump announced a naval blockade on Iran and a 20% security fee on transit cargo through the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions after recent military clashes.
International
Up to 1.6 Million Migrants Could Qualify for Faster UK Settlement After Policy Reversal
The UK is preparing to scrap a proposal extending the ILR wait to 10 years for post-Brexit migrants, keeping the 5-year permanent residency route for 1.6 million people.
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Chattogram Monorail Project Worth Tk25,000 Crore Cancelled Over Fake Representative Deal
The Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) has abruptly cancelled all contracts and memorandums of understanding for its ambitious Tk 25,000-crore monorail project. The sweeping decision follows an official alert from the Egyptian Embassy confirming that the individual who negotiated the mega deal was a fraudulent agent acting without the consortium's consent.
International
Trump Launches America250 Celebrations with National Mall Rally
US President Donald Trump has officially kicked off more than two weeks of nationwide celebrations commemorating America's 250th birthday. The massive "America250" initiative opened with military flyovers and a presidential address at the National Mall, though the milestone event faces growing scrutiny over its partisan ties.
Opinion
M.R. Akhtar Mukul and our Charampatra days
M.R. Akhtar Mukul’s place in Bangladesh’s history was assured in the course of our strenuous struggle against the militaristic state of Pakistan in 1971....
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Tk 126.33 Billion Paid in Bribes During One Year Under Interim Government: TIB
A groundbreaking survey by Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has revealed that corruption remains deeply entrenched across 18 key service sectors, with households parting with over Tk 126 billion in bribes over a one-year period. Despite a slight overall dip in average bribe amounts, rural and low-income citizens continue to face disproportionate financial exploitation.
International
Federation of Press Clubs Formed in India as National Apex Media Body
In a historic move to strengthen the network of media professionals across India, eight prominent state-level press clubs have officially formed the Federation of Press Clubs (FPC). Operating as a united, non-partisan platform, the apex body aims to champion press freedom, professional rights, and ethical journalism nationwide.
